What I Want: The July 08 DC Solicitations

TRINITY #5-9
In month two of TRINITY, Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman — alongside their Justice League teammates — cross paths with the mysterious Konvikt and learn more about their fated connection within the DC Universe!
This month’s co-features focus on Hawkman, Gangbuster, John Stewart and the intriguing new psychic known as Tarot!

Well, since I'm mainly interested in this because of the "co-features" I may not be getting them all (oh, who am I kidding?), and am pleased to see John Stewart on the list this time.


FINAL CRISIS #3
Batman missing in action! Superman immobilized! Green Lantern on trial for his life!
A shadow is falling across Earth’s super heroes — and now it’s Wonder Woman’s turn to face the Evil Gods!
What bizarre warning from beyond awaits Frankenstein, The Question and the agents of S.H.A.D.E. in the shadows of the Dark Side Club? What grim fate lies in store for The Human Flame? What happens when the Anti-Life Equation hits the internet? Can the Fastest Men Alive outrun The Black Racer — Death himself? And who are the Justifiers?

Wonder which Green Lantern is on trial for his life. I'm assuming Hal, because that's who they usually mean when they don't specify. And the Question, cool!


FINAL CRISIS: REQUIEM #1
A very special FINAL CRISIS one-shot honoring the passing of a great hero who’s been a staple in the DC Universe for years. All that remains is one final memory that the League experiences together as they must fulfill his last wishes or die trying!

I have a guess as to who this might be but am hoping I'm wrong.


FINAL CRISIS: ROGUES’ REVENGE #1
The critically-acclaimed FLASH team of writer Geoff Johns and artist Scott Kolins reunites for a tale of villainy and twisted justice tying in to FINAL CRISIS! Captain Cold and the Rogues were accessories to the murder of Bart Allen. They’ve become what they never set out to be – wanted! Wanted by the good guys, by former Rogue Pied Piper, and by the Secret Society of Super-Villains. But just as they try to disappear underground, good, old-fashioned revenge yanks them back. And where is the Flash during all of this? It’s a Crisis — take a guess.

Well, I know now why Piper was in Countdown: to get me to buy this book.


HUNTRESS: YEAR ONE #5-6
Driven to uncover a mob conspiracy in Gotham, Huntress runs afoul of Batman — and teaming up with Catwoman doesn’t score her any points with him, either! Then, in the miniseries’ finale, the gripping origin story concludes! Huntress tackles a deadly plot to blow up Gotham City and forces a fateful rematch with her family’s killer!

It's a mini. I rarely quit getting minis. Still, "Huntress runs afoul of Batman" isn't exactly new territory (well, it is because this is a "Year One," but you know what I mean).


TITANS #4
The conclusion of the team’s first adventure features the return of their deadliest foe and the sacrifice of one of the Titans! Will the Sons of Trigon live up to their father’s expectations?

Well, I've got to admit that of the Titans' classic villans, Trigon never did interest me much. Still, getting it over early for this series, right? (Right?)


BATGIRL #1
Now that Batgirl has finally gained Batman’s trust, it’s time to conquer her inner demons and prove herself to the rest of the world. This six-issue epic will take Cassandra on an intense, personal journey involving friends, family and foes!

The thirteen-year-old wants this one.


DETECTIVE COMICS #846
A “Batman: R.I.P.” issue — and part 1 of the 5-part story “The Return of Hush!”
Readers who were surprised by Catwoman’s return last month haven’t see anything yet as Hush makes a dramatic return to the life of Batman. What will this mean for Bruce Wayne? This epic story kicks off the countdown to DETECTIVE #850!

Getting it just for the duration of the "Return of Hush" storyline.


BIRDS OF PREY #120
Oracle’s having a hard time explaining why she has moved so near Black Canary’s homebase — especially when the rest of the Birds find out that Barbara’s been employing a mysterious new operative: the enigmatic Infinity!

So far, so good with this one.


GREEN LANTERN CORPS #26
It’s the action-packed conclusion of “Ring Quest”! Kyle, Guy, Sodam Yat, Arisia, Soranik and other members of the Green Lantern Corps wage an all-out battle against Mongul and the mysterious Mother Mercy.

Again, nothing to complain about on this title.


JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA ANNUAL #1
“Welcome to Earth-2!” Power Girl has made a life for herself on our world, as a member and chairwoman of the Justice Society of America and as a hero in her own right.
But she’s never stopped dreaming of one day returning to her Earth — the parallel world where the members of the Justice Society were the only heroes. Where her best friend was Helena Wayne, the daughter of Batman. And where evil was a little easier to fight…wasn’t it? As her greatest wish comes true, Power Girl’s about to find herself back on Earth-2, surrounded by friends she thought she’d lost forever.

I'm quite looking forward to this one, both because of the Power Girl focus and the Earth-2 aspect.


WONDER WOMAN #22
“Ends of the Earth” Part 3 of 4! Trapped on a world where her powers have betrayed her and brutal combat rules the day, Wonder Woman struggles to survive long enough to complete her unholy quest. But will victory cost Wonder Woman her soul? Featuring the long-awaited return of some of the most savage characters in DCU history, not to mention all-out war between Diana’s Gorilla Knights and the Department of Metahuman Affairs!

Gorillas are always good.


SCOOBY-DOO #134
The first official Scooby issue of the summer is here! Daphne’s got some fashion tips, and Shaggy’s got some tips of his own — like, if there’s a full moon, stay inside!

For the nine-year-old, of course. :)